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9 July SWJ Roundup

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07.09.2011 at 09:23am

Afghanistan

Tribal Skirmish Threatens Broader Coalition Campaign – S&S

Night Raids Curbing Taliban, but Afghans Cite Civilian Toll – NYT

ISAF Nations Follow US Lead, Announce Early Drawdowns – LWJ

Contract for Afghan Police Training Still Lacks Controls – S&S

Face of Defense: Marine Mentors Afghan Border Police – AFPS

Police: Afghan Guard Shoots Dead 2 NATO Troops – AP

South African Gets 3.5 Years for Kandahar Stabbing – AP

Pakistan

Scores Killed as Violence Rocks Pakistan’s Largest City – WP

Troops Ordered to Use Bullets to Quell Karachi Turmoil – NYT

At Least 80 Dead in Karachi Bloodshed – LAT

Shoot-On-Sight Order as Karachi Violence Escalates – VOA

Karachi: ‘Shoot on Sight’ Orders as Violence Soars – BBC

Pakistan Security to Shoot on Sight in Karachi – AP

Pakistan Condemns Mullen’s Statement on Journalist’s Killing – NYT

Pakistan Rejects US Claims Over Saleem Shahzad Murder – BBC

Iraq

A Violence Rises Paratroopers Practice a New Mission – HP

Syria

Nearly Half Million Syrians Protest in Flashpoint City of Hama – VOA

Thousands of Syrians Protest in Hama Against Assad – LAT

Thousands Protest in Restive City of Hama – BBC

Envoys Stay in Syrian City Where Protests Continue – NYT

Syria Protests US Ambassador’s Support for Demonstrators – WP

US Rejects Syrian Charge That Envoy Incited Protests – Reuters

US, French Envoys in Hama, 13 Killed in Syria – Reuters

Bolstered by Support, Syrians Pour Into Streets – AP

Libya

Niger: Libyan Conflict Impacting Sahel Security – VOA

Cold Gaddafi Threatens to Launch Attacks on Europe – DT

Gaddafi Threatens Europe as Rebels Renew Push – Reuters

Shouting, Libya’s Gadhafi Lashes Out at NATO – AP

No Quick Fix to East Libya Woes as War Drags On – Reuters

Yemen

In Yemen, Tribal Militias Flex Muscles – WP

Thousands Rally in Yemen After President Appears on TV – VOA

Competing Yemen Rallies Show National Divide – AP

Saleh Speech Underscores Yemen’s Political Divide – Reuters

Israel / Palestinians

Israel Blocks Pro-Palestinian Activists’ ‘Fly-In’ Attempt – VOA

Israel Blocks Some Activists, Deports Others – WP

Israel Blocks Pro-Palestinian ‘Flytilla’ Activists – BBC

Israel Blocks Flights to Protest Gathering – NYT

Israel Blocks Airborne Protest, Questions Dozens – AP

Turkey Insists on Apology to Normalize Israel Ties – Reuters

US Urges UN Sleuth Resign Over Blog Cartoon – Reuters

Egypt

Tens of Thousands Jam Cairo’s Main Square Demanding Reforms – VOA

Egyptians Protest Slow Pace of Change – WP

Cairo’s Tahrir Square Fills With Protesters – BBC

Egyptians Protest, Demand Justice After Mubarak – AP

Egyptians Rally to Demand Faster Reforms – Reuters

UN Chief Urges Transparent Elections in Egypt – Reuters

Middle East / North Africa

Bahrain’s Top Cleric Slams Reconciliation Talks – AP

Latest Developments in Arab World’s Unrest – AP

US Department of Defense

House Boosts Military Budget in Time of Austerity – AP

‘Hands-free’ Landing on Eisenhower Step Toward Unmanned Naval Flight – VP

Suicide Condolence Letters: Army Captain is a Dissenting Voice – WP

Military Suicides: Obama Seeks to Ease the Pain – LAT editorial

What Would Really Help Troubled Veterans – WP editorial

United States

Betty Ford, Former First Lady, Dies at 93 – NYT

Mexican’s Execution Prompts Diplomatic Disappointment – WP

UN Official: US Execution of Leal Broke Int’l Law – AP

How to Treat a Terrorist Suspect – LAT editorial

Why Aren’t There More Veterans in Congress? – WP opinion

World

US, Allies’ Share of World Military Spending Shrinking – Reuters

Africa

UN: Africa Drought Endangers 500,000 Children – Reuters

South Sudan Becomes an Independent Nation – BBC

South Sudan Becomes World’s Newest Nation – AP

South Sudanese Mark Independence From North – Reuters

A Party in South Sudan; World Leaders at Ceremony – AP

UN Security Council Votes to Bolster South Sudan – VOA

UN Approves 7,000 Peacekeepers for South Sudan – AP

UN Votes for South Sudan Peacekeeping Force – Reuters

South Sudan Says Can Live Off Credit if North Blocks – Reuters

A Look at the History, People of South Sudan – AP

After Years of Pressure S. Sudan Nearly a Nation – NYT analysis

The New State of South Sudan – NYT editorial

Nigeria’s Maiduguri Bans Motorbikes to Stop Boko Haram – BBC

Nigeria: Thousands Jobless After Motorcycle Ban – AP

Senegal to Return Former Chad President Habre – BBC

DR Congo ‘Rape’ Colonel Kulimushi Surrenders – BBC

War, Drought Compounding Somalia Exodus – Reuters

Americas

At Least 17 Killed in Northern Mexico Bar Massacre – AP

Colombia’s Santos Apologizes for 2000 Massacre – AP

Argentina: Presidency Challenged by Buenos Aires Mayoral Vote – AP

2nd Brazilian Official Quits in Graft Case – NYT

Brazil Prosecutor Charges 37 in 2005 Scandal – AP

Cuba Academic: Party Expulsion Order Overturned – AP

Asia Pacific

Vatican Condemnation of New Chinese Bishop Worsens Tensions – NYT

Japan Prime Minister Sorry for Nuclear Mix-up – BBC

Malaysian Capital Braces for Electoral Reform Rally – VOA

Malaysia Rally: Kuala Lumpur ‘to be Locked Down’ – BBC

Malaysia Fires Tear Gas at Protest, Arrests 644 – AP

Exxon to Face Lawsuit Over Rights Violations in Indonesia – Reuters

Philippines Probes Soldiers Over 2 Missing Women – AP

Europe

Germany Files Murder Charges in Shooting of US Airmen – S&S

UK: Former Aide to Cameron Is Arrested in Tabloid Scandal – NYT

UK’s Cameron Vows Probe of Scandal – WP

British Tabloid Scandal Envelops Three Pillars Already Stained – LAT

UK Media Feels the Heat After Phone-Hack Scandal – AP

Georgia: Photographers ‘Infiltrated Institutions’ – AP

Nagorno-Karabakh Wants a Seat at the Table – WP

Belarus Protesters Find Inspiration – WP

Belarus: Europe’s Last Dictator – WP opinion

South Asia

India Unprepared for Urban Boom – WP

India’s $22 Billion Question: What to do With a Treasure? – NYT

India: Security Plan Ordered for Treasure Temple – BBC

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